Chinese freeskier Zhang Kexin just turned up the heat in Canada! 🔥 The 19-year-old soared to second place at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Calgary this weekend, nailing an 84.20-point first run that held strong for silver. This victory marks a major comeback for Zhang after injury setbacks disrupted her training for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Teammate Li Fanghui had fans on edge 🤯 – she dominated qualifications but stumbled in her final opener. A gutsy second run featuring massive airs and technical grabs nearly clinched bronze, but a messy landing left her just 0.60 points shy of the podium.
Australian dark horse Indra Brown stole gold with 85.20 points, while Olympic champ Gu Ailing's absence left room for new stars to shine. With three Chinese athletes making finals and Zhang's podium finish, Team China is showing serious momentum ❄️ ahead of the Winter Games.
"This medal feels like fuel for Milano Cortina," Zhang told reporters post-event, her signature grin wider than a halfpipe. Stay tuned – these aerial artists are just warming up! ⛷️✨
